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    Feeling Miscellaneous Thinking

    I've been working for Uber while searching for a more stable job, and I'm starting to question if this flexible gig work is actually helping or hindering my job hunt. On one hand, it allows me to adjust my schedule for interviews and keeps my savings from dwindling too quickly. However, I’ve noticed that it can easily consume more time than I intended, making the job search feel longer. I’ve seen others in similar situations, like someone doing DoorDash, who mentioned needing to set limits on their hours because the gig work was taking up too much time. I'm curious to hear from anyone else who has juggled gig work while job hunting—did it help you stay afloat, or did it end up becoming a distraction?

    Company: Uber

    Job title: N/A

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    Feeling Planning Thinking

    I've been driving for Uber for the past few months while actively searching for a new job, and I'm facing a dilemma about how to present this gig work on my resume. I want to avoid giving the impression that I've given up on my career, but I'm unsure how hiring managers will perceive this experience. Some people suggest that listing gig work can demonstrate initiative, while others warn that it might raise red flags, signaling that I've disengaged from the workforce. I'm trying to figure out the best approach to address this gap in my employment history. Technically, there isn't a gap since I've been working, but it's not the same as having a traditional salaried position. I'm considering whether I should mention this gig work in my cover letter, wait for interviewers to bring it up, or just list it plainly on my resume without overthinking it. The job market feels quite strange right now, and I'm worried that I might be overanalyzing how this gig work will be viewed. I'm really curious about what has worked for others in similar situations.

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